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Where was The Spectacular Now filmed?

2013 film, directed by James Ponsoldt.

  • Georgia

The story is set in New York City, about 747 miles (1,202 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York City
Filmed in
Georgia
Distance
About 747 miles (1,202 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.

About The Spectacular Now

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Released
2013
Director
James Ponsoldt
Cast
Miles TellerShailene WoodleyBrie LarsonJennifer Jason LeighMary Elizabeth WinsteadKyle ChandlerAndre RoyoDayo OkeniyiBob OdenkirkLevi Miller
Genre
Comedy DramaRomanceDramaRomantic Comedy
Based on
The Spectacular Now
Awards
Sundance Special Jury Prize for Acting

The story

Sutter Keely is a charming and popular 18-year-old who has spent his senior year of high school partying and drinking alcohol.

She is in the middle of her mother's paper route, so he joins her to find his car.

After Aimee's friend warns Sutter not to hurt Aimee, he takes her to dinner at his sister Holly's house.

Famous lines from The Spectacular Now

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • About what?Cassidy
  • Not me, I guess.Aimee
  • Um, alright. You go.Sutter
  • About.. not being serious!Sutter
  • You're such a good listener.Sutter

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